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Polymorphisms in the gene encoding thymus-specific serine protease in the extended HLA complex: a potential candidate gene for autoimmune and HLA-associated diseases.
Genes and immunity - 1 Aug 2002
Lie B A, Akselsen H E, Bowlus C L, Gruen J R, Thorsby E, Undlien D E
Abstract excerpt
Positive selection plays a role, together with negative selection, in the prevention of autoimmunity. Thymus-specific serine protease is highly expressed in the thymus and is believed to be involved in positive selection of T cells. The gene encoding thymus-specific serine protease (PRSS16) maps to the extended HLA complex, which harbours several genes predisposing for autoimmune diseases. Here we report the...
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